At a Glance
Median Income
$72,867
$35,662 per capita
Home Value
$343,600
Zillow: $424,813
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
301/100K
2,958/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
273 sunny days/yr
How Kennewick Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kennewick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kennewick a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kennewick residents earn a median household income of $72,867 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,662. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kennewick is $343,600 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,813. Median rent is $1,199/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Kennewick reports 301 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,958/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
26.9% of adults in Kennewick hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kennewick has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population84,389
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density2,960/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,867
Per Capita$35,662
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
A
Home Value$343,600
Rent$1,199
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$424,813
Housing Units32,496
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent301/100K
Property2,958/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault176/100K
Burglary450/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain10.5 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation554 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Kennewick was founded in 1904.
The median home in Kennewick was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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